Tompkins-McCaw Library Lactation Room

The Tompkins-McCaw Library lactation room is quiet, relaxing and private for those who need to pump or feed a baby. The room is located on the second floor.

The room offers:

Medela Symphony pump

Comfortable seating with a small table

Privacy

Availableduring library hours, this room is free to use and accessible with a key that may be checked out from the Service Desk on the first floor with your VCU Card. Make your reservation online before checking out the key.

Accessible bathrooms are available on the first floor, plus other bathroom facilities on the second and basement levels. There are no changing tables available in the restrooms or the lactation room.

The purpose of the room is to provide a comfortable, private space for parents to pump milk, or to nurse/feed their babies. However, babies may be fed anywhere in Tompkins-McCaw Library based on the parents’ or caretakers’ preferences.

For questions or other assistance, please contact Steve Barkley, Head of TML Operations, at (804) 828-1705 orsrbarkley@vcu.edu.

Lactation Room at Tompkins McCaw Library

The Tompkins-McCaw Library lactation room is quiet, relaxing and private for those who need to pump or feed a baby.

For questions or other assistance, please contact Steve Barkley, Head of TML Operations, at (804) 828-1705 or srbarkley@vcu.edu.